ACT V - Scene IV Quiz — Macbeth

Where does Act 5, Scene 4 take place?

• Inside Dunsinane Castle
• The countryside near Birnam Wood
• The heath where the Witches meet
• King Edward’s court in England

What does Malcolm order his soldiers to do?

• Build siege towers from the timber
• Cut down branches and carry them as camouflage
• Set fire to Birnam Wood
• Form a defensive perimeter around the wood

What is the primary purpose of carrying the branches?

• To build fortifications
• To hide the army’s numbers from Macbeth’s scouts
• To signal surrender
• To create shelters for the night

Which of these events actually happened in this chapter?

According to Malcolm, why does Macbeth remain inside Dunsinane Castle?

• He is waiting for reinforcements from Ireland
• Soldiers of every rank have deserted him, leaving him no choice
• He plans to ambush the army from the castle
• Lady Macbeth has forbidden him to leave

What does Malcolm mean by “shadow the numbers of our host”?

• Count the soldiers in the army
• Conceal how many soldiers are in the army
• Double the size of the fighting force
• Send the army in separate shadow units

Which of these events actually happened in this chapter?

What does Macduff advise the army to do?

• Attack Dunsinane immediately at dawn
• Reserve judgment until the battle’s outcome is decided
• Send a messenger to offer Macbeth terms
• Split the forces and attack from two sides

What does the word “censures” mean as Macduff uses it?

• Punishments
• Criticisms
• Judgments or opinions
• Military orders

Which witches’ prophecy does this scene begin to fulfill?

• Macbeth will be king
• No man born of woman shall harm Macbeth
• Banquo’s descendants will be kings
• Macbeth will not be defeated until Birnam Wood comes to Dunsinane

Which of these events actually happened in this chapter?

What does Siward mean when he says “certain issue strokes must arbitrate”?

• Negotiations will settle the dispute peacefully
• Only the actual blows of battle will determine the outcome
• The soldiers must vote on whether to fight
• A court of law will decide who is rightful king